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Beef prices held up ahead of the July 4th holiday, supporting cash and futures

By Drovers Editors
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November 12, 2020 07:49 PM

Beef Today Editors

Beef prices held up ahead of the July 4th holiday, supporting cash and futures, says Pro Farmer Senior Markets Editor Julianne Johnston. But seasonally, beef demand softens in July and could be threatened as economic indicators are negative.

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